Current Status of Accelerated Write Offs of Equipment Purchases
Good morning. As I write this, the outside temperature is 13 below with a wind-chill of 37 below.
What a way to start the new year!
Today we will review the current status of accelerated write-offs of equipment purchases. Since Congress did not act before 12-31-13, most of the accelerated write off provisions have expired.
For tax years beginning in 2013, the expensing limit was $500,000 and the investment ceiling limit was $2,000,000. And a limited amount of expensing could be claimed for qualified real property.
However, unless Congress retroactively changes the rules, for tax years beginning in 2014, the dollar limit will drop to $25,000, the beginning-of-phase out amount will drop to $200,000, and expensing won't be available for qualified real property. The 50% bonus first year depreciation also expired as of 12-31-13.
We will see what Congress does when they reconvene this week in terms of retroactive tax legislation.
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